David Cunliffe quotes

I want to get down to the nuts and bolts of what is actually going to change to lift New Zealand's economic performance. (David Cunliffe)

Socialism's not a word that I use. I say 'social democracy' because I don't think the government needs to own all the means of production.

David Cunliffe

I think thats what all New Zealanders who are fair-minded want - a good chance for everybody to get ahead, whether its education or housing.

David Cunliffe

If theres a sustainable job that will create sustainable value, people will hire for it.

David Cunliffe

Ive worked as a diplomat before I became a politician.

David Cunliffe

I have picked the very, very best deputy that I could. David Parker is a fantastic guy. Hes a person who I trust absolutely. Hes got a wonderful sense for policy. He will be great on organisation, and I know that I could not have a better deputy.

David Cunliffe

I support a constitutional conversation, as the Labour Party does, which will allow New Zealanders to evolve a more mature and stable constitutional form, but that's not something that I, as Labour Party, would want to impose, either on the party or on the public.

David Cunliffe

I have never commented on a caucus issue or a shadow Cabinet issue, and I'm not about to start now.

David Cunliffe

I've been really clear that my first job as leader of the Labour Party and co-leader of the labour movement is to engage with our base.

David Cunliffe

I do not believe it is all about the leader. I think it's about the team, too. So we have one mission; we have one team; we are working to victory.

David Cunliffe

David Cunliffe

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Occupation: New Zealander Politician
Born: April 30, 1963
Quotes count: 10

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